Tesco

Tangy & Herby Potato Salad

Barcode 03475478

Yes — Tangy & Herby Potato Salad is ultra-processed.

This is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: citrus fibre and the stabilisers guar gum and xanthan gum. These extracted additives are used to modify texture and stabilize the product. The other ingredients, including potatoes, rapeseed oil, vinegar, sugar, herbs, salt, lemon juice, sour cream, and egg yolk, do not independently make it ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

potato (64%). rapeseed oil. water. onion. soured cream (milk). pasteurised egg yolk
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

chive

Herb from the Allium family with mild onion-like flavor, used fresh as a garnish.
OK

salt. white wine vinegar
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

citrus fibre. stabilisers (guar gum. xanthan gum)

Common questions about Tangy & Herby Potato Salad

Is Tangy & Herby Potato Salad ultra-processed?

Yes — Tangy & Herby Potato Salad by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: citrus fibre and the stabilisers guar gum and xanthan gum. These extracted additives are used to modify texture and stabilize the product. The other ingredients, including potatoes, rapeseed oil, vinegar, sugar, herbs, salt, lemon juice, sour cream, and egg yolk, do not independently make it ultra-processed.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.